20Y+ Premium Chenpi | 廿廿不忘 2005 Chakeng Xinhui Chenpi
20Y+ premium Xinhui chenpi from Chakeng, Guangdong, China.
Given the Chinese name 廿廿不忘 (Nian Nian Bu Wang), this 2005 winter-season Xinhui tangerine peel carries a quiet play on words: 廿 means twenty, honoring more than two decades of aging, while the name echoes 念念不忘—something held fondly in memory. Its sweet, lingering aroma and comforting depth invite you to savor a cup, then return to it again.
Details
- Origin: Chakeng, Xinhui, Guangdong, China
- Harvest / aging year: 2005
- Aging: 20 years
- Ingredient: Chinese tangerine peel
- Net weight: 40g (1.4 oz) per bag
- Available forms: Halves / 断皮 and Whole / 整皮
Flavor
Fragrant, sweet, warm, and deeply aromatic after rinsing. The aroma opens quickly with boiling water and can stay round and comforting through multiple infusions.
Infusion Guide
- Fast rinse with boiling water to awaken the vintage aroma.
- 1st - 4th infusions: 100°C / 212°F, 60 - 90 seconds.
- Later infusions: add about 30 seconds each round, or simmer / boil for 5 - 10 minutes for a fuller flavor.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures. Suitable for long-term preservation when properly stored; aging can develop richer flavor over time.